Camellia 'Winter's Charm'

Common Name(s):

Winter's Charm camellia

Cultivar(s):

'Winter's Charm'

Category:

Shrubs

Comment:

This shrub grows at a moderately fast rate. Mass in mixed shrub boarders for great winter color. Grows well in containers and looks natural in a woodland garden. Needs consistantly moist, well-drained acidic soil. Provide a sheltered site as flower and leaf buds can be damaged by cold or wind. Early morning and direct afternoon sun can be too harsh for this shrub as is prefers partial shade. Prune after flowering.

This showy plant is great for cut flowers and is mildly resistant to damage by deer.

Insect and Disease Problems: Camellias are suseptible to viruses and some fungal diseases such as dieback, cankers, flower blight, and root rot. Watch for aphids, planthoppers, and spidermites. They are especially problematic on stressed plants.